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v. - Introduce or initiate; produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes; Place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; Admit as a member; Accept young people into society, usually with some rite.

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  • She is currently working on the production of a video, which will help induct new students into the program.
  • There was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy
  • In 2009, the Science Fiction Hall of Fame will induct:
  • We induct the worst into the hall of shame this morning.
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